His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

"Mr. Casper," she said, her face calm but with a hint of respect.

He gave her a bland look. "I've been hearing that your performance has been slipping lately."

Hearing? From whom? Nova?

"I'm not sure what you mean by 'slipping,' Mr. Casper. Can you clarify which part of my work is in question?"

"Ms. Nova mentioned that you've been constantly searching for images online for your designs. Are you planning to plagiarize, or are you just out of ideas?"

Eliza was stunned.

Yes, she had searched online, but only for types and details of flowers.

Was that considered plagiarism? Did Nova not understand what it meant? Did Casper not understand either?

"So, Mr. Casper, you tell me, if not floral materials, what should I use as inspiration for my accessory design that features flowers? I think you know that. Nova doesn't have the adequate experience and skills to really understand what makes a good design, nor what materials are beneficial."

Eliza's words caused Casper's expression to darken. "Are you questioning my judgment and choices? Eliza, who gave you that right?"

True, she had no right. She was just stating facts.

else, Mr. Casper,

to go but was stopped by him. "Come with me to the family estate tonight. Caroline

Caroline had returned?

got along fine, she had

"I have plans tonight."

"Cancel them."

to spend my time after

"Don't forget, you're still married into the Welton family. There's a family dinner tonight, and you must

no choice but to comply with Casper's

and took

hand away, feeling a

her frown, he lost his

she replied, cool and

the couch and dragged her into

thrown onto the large bed. "Casper, what are you

wanted. She also knew he

undo his tie, anger evident in his movements as he unbuttoned his cuffs. "Even if we were in the middle of the street, what could anyone say?

and pinned her beneath him, Eliza didn't

whenever he wanted,